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MHC-V11

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Indoor use only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Notice for the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.



ease the separation between the

Incr equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

For customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

interference; and

(2) This device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

For customers in Europe

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior.

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household

this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

waste. On certain batteries

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

For customers in Australia and India

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

This system is designed to be used for the following purposes:

• Playing back music sources on discs or USB devices

• Transferring music to USB devices

• Listening to radio stations

• Playing back music sources on BLUETOOTH devices

• Enjoying social gatherings with the “Party Chain” function

About this manual

• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

• Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.

Table of Contents

About this manual ..................... 5

Guide to parts and controls ......8

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

securely .....................................12

Deactivating the

demonstration ..........................13

Inserting batteries ....................13

Carrying the system .................13

Changing the display mode .... 14

About the power

management ........................... 14

Disc

Playing a CD/MP3 disc .............15

Tuner

Listening to the radio ...............17

USB Device

Before using the USB device ... 18 Transferring music from a

disc ........................................... 18

Playing a file ............................20

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology ..................21

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device .................. 22

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device .................. 23

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC .................. 23

Playing back with high quality

sound codec (AAC/LDAC™) ....24

Setting the BLUETOOTH

standby mode ......................... 25

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH signal ................... 25

Using “SongPal” via

BLUETOOTH .............................26

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ................ 26

Creating a party atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT) ............................... 27

Other Operations

Using the Party Chain

function ....................................28

Singing along: Karaoke ...........30

Enjoying music with the

Speaker Lights turned on .........31

Using an optional

equipment ................................31

Changing information on the

display ...................................... 32

Using the Sleep Timer ............. 32

Deactivating the buttons on

the unit (Child Lock) ................. 32

Setting the automatic standby

function .................................... 32

Additional Information

Information about compatible

devices ..................................... 33

Troubleshooting ...................... 33

Precautions .............................. 38

Specifications ...........................40

License and Trademark

Notice ....................................... 42

Guide to parts and controls

You can lock the buttons except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page32).

Unit

Speaker Lights* (page31)

* Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.

  (power) button

Press to turn on the system, or set it to standby mode.



+/– (select folder) button

Press to select a folder on a data disc or a USB device.

  (play)* button

— Press to start playback. — When you hold down this button

for more than 5 seconds, the built-in sound demonstration will be played back. Press  to stop the demonstration.

 (stop) button

— Press to stop playback. When

pressed twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Press to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Press to stop the built-in sound

demonstration.

BLUETOOTH

— Press to select the BLUETOOTH

function.

— Hold down to activate

BLUETOOTH pairing in the BLUETOOTH function.

BLUETOOTH indicator (page21)

FUNCTION button

Press to select a function.



(USB) port

Use to connect a USB device.

MEGA BASS button (page26, 30)



Display

PAIRING button

PARTY CHAIN

/ (go backward/go forward) button

Press to select a track or file.

TUNING+/– button (page17)



 (open/close) button

Press to open or close the disc tray.



(N-Mark) (page24)



DJ OFF, FLANGER, ISOLATOR

buttons (page27)

VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob

— Turn to adjust the volume. You

cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when DJ EFFECT is selected.

— Turn to adjust the FLANGER and

ISOLATOR effect (page27).



Disc tray



Remote control sensor



MIC 1/2 jack

Use to connect the microphone(s).

* The  button on the unit has a tactile

dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.



VOCAL FADER button (page31)

MIC ECHO button (page31)

MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX) knob (page30)

Remote control

 TUNING MODE button

(page17)

TUNER MEMORY button (page17)

BACK button

Press to return to the previous display.

OPTIONS button

Press to enter or exit options menu.

/ / / buttons

Press to select the menu items.

+/– (select folder) buttons

Press to select a folder on a data disc or USB device.

button

Press to enter/confirm the settings.

 SPEAKER LIGHT button

(page31)

DISPLAY button

Press to change the information on the display.

SLEEP button (page32)

 (power) button

Press to turn on the system, or set it to standby mode.

 PLAY MODE button (page15,

20)

REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 15, 17, 20)

CLEAR button (page16, 21)

REC TO USB button (page19)

Press to transfer music from a disc to the connected optional USB device.



FUNCTION button

Press to select a function.

MEGA BASS button (page26)

EQ button (page26)



/ (rewind/fast forward)

buttons (page15, 20)

Press to find a point in a track or file during playback.

TUNING+/– buttons (page17)

 (play)* button

Press to start playback.

/ (go backward/go forward) buttons

Press to select a track or file.

PRESET+/– buttons (page17)

 (pause) button

Press to pause playback. To resume playback, press .

 (stop) button

— Press to stop playback. When

pressed twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Press to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Press to stop the built-in sound

demonstration.



VOCAL FADER button (page31)

MIC ECHO button (page31)

KEY CONTROL /buttons (page31)

VOL +/– * button

Press to adjust the volume.

* The VOL + and  buttons on the remote

control have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

To wall outlet

 Audio output and input jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to make either connection as follows:

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R

jacks

—Connect to the audio input jacks of

an optional equipment.

—Connect to another audio system

to enjoy the Party Chain function (page28).

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R jacks

—Connect to the audio output

jacks of a TV or an audio/video equipment. The sound is output through this system.

—Connect to another audio system

to enjoy the Party Chain function (page28).

 Antenna

Connect the FM lead antenna (supplied).

Extend the antenna horizontally.

Hint

• Install the system in a location/orientation with good reception.

Areas with poor reception: Far from windows, etc.

Areas with good reception: Near windows, etc.

• Avoid the following kinds of locations.

Between buildings

Deactivating the demonstration

To deactivate the demonstration while the system is turned off, press SPEAKER LIGHT repeatedly to select Standby Mode (page14).

Nearby mobile phones, electrical appliances

On steel desks or tables

• Keep the antenna away from the AC power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

 Power

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the system, and then to the wall outlet. When the AC power cord is connected, the demonstration (page14) starts automatically. If you press  to turn on the system, the demonstration ends.

Inserting batteries

Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied), matching the polarities shown below.

Notes

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries.

• If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Carrying the system

Before carrying the system, make sure that there is no disc loaded and no USB device is connected, and disconnect all the cords.

Getting Started

Note

Correct hand placement while carrying the system is very important to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

Changing the display mode

Press SPEAKER LIGHT repeatedly while the system is turned off.

Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows.

Demonstration

The illumination is turned on.

No display (Standby Mode)

The display and the illumination are turned off to conserve power.

About the power management

By default, this system is set to turn off automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation, and no audio signal is detected. For details, see “Setting the automatic standby function” (page32).

Disc

Playing a CD/MP3 disc

Hint

For playable discs, see “Precautions” (page38).

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display.

Place a disc.

Press  on the unit to open the disc tray, then place a disc with the label side up in the disc tray.

When you play back an 8 cm (3/in) disc such as a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

Press  on the unit to close the disc tray.

Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.

Press  to start playback.

Other operations

To Do this

Pause playback

Stop playback

Select a folder on an MP3 disc

Select a track or file

Press . To resume play, press .

Press . To resume play, press . To cancel resume play, press  twice.

Press

+/–

repeatedly.

Press /.

To Do this

Find a point in a track or file

Hold down / during playback, and release the button at the desired point.

Select Repeat Play

Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “REP ONE

,” “REP FLDR2),” “REP ALL3)” or “REP OFF4)” appears on the display.

Change the play mode

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play (“FLDR” for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “FLDRSHUF” for folder shuffle), or program play (“PROGRAM”).

“REP ONE”: Repeats the current track or

file.

“REP FLDR” (MP3 disc only): Repeats the

current folder.

“REP ALL”: Repeats all tracks or files.

“REP OFF”: Turns off Repeat Play.

Notes on playing MP3 discs

• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.

• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.

• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.

• The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of “.mp3.”

• Even when file name has the correct file extension, if the actual file differs, playing this file may generate a loud noise by which the system may malfunction.

• The maximum number of:

— folders is 256 (including the root folder). — MP3 files is 999. — folder levels (the tree structure of files)

is 8.

• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/ writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.

Disc

Note on playing multisession discs

The system can play back continuous sessions on a disc when they are recorded in the same session format as the first session. When a session recorded in a different session format is encountered, that session and the ones following it cannot be played back. Note that even if the sessions are recorded in the same format, some sessions may not play back.

Creating your own program (Program Play)

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display.

Select the play mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears on the display while the player is stopped.

Select the desired track or file number.

Press / repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears on the display.

To play your program of tracks or files, press .

The program is cleared when you perform one of the following operations:

— changing the function. — turning off the system. — disconnecting the AC power

cord.

— opening the disc tray.

To play the same program again, press .

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE.

To delete the last step from the program list

Press CLEAR when playback is stopped.

Selected track or file number

When programming MP3 files in a specific folder, press +/– repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select the desired file.

Program the selected track or

Total playing time of the selected track (CD-DA disc only)

file.

Press to enter the selected track or file.

Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional tracks or files, up to a total of 64 tracks or files.

Tuner

Listening to the radio

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “FM” appears on the display.

Perform tuning.

For automatic scanning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears on the display, and then press TUNING+/–. Scanning stops automatically when a station is found.

If the scanning does not stop, press  to stop scanning, then perform manual tuning (below).

For manual tuning

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears on the display, and then press TUNING+/– repeatedly to tune to the desired station.

When you tune to a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears on the display (except for North American model).

Hint

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears on the display to turn off stereo reception. You will lose stereo effect, but reception will improve.

Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number, the station is replaced by the new station.

Press to store the station.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.

You can preset up to 20 FM stations. The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the AC power cord or if a power failure occurs.

To listen to the preset station

Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears on the display then press PRESET+/– repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Tune to the desired station.

Press TUNER MEMORY to select the tuner memory mode.

USB Device

Before using the USB device

For compatible USB devices, see “Information about compatible devices” (page33).

When using Apple devices with this system, connect them via a BLUETOOTH connection (page22). Using Apple devices via a USB connection is not supported.

Notes

• When USB cable connection is necessary, use the USB cable supplied with the USB device. See the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method.

• It may take a long time before “SEARCH” appears on the display depending on the type of USB device connected.

• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.

• When the USB device is connected, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.

• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this system.

• Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not play at all.

• This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.

• Do not remove the USB device during transfer or erase operations. Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself.

To use the system as a battery charger

You can use the system as a battery charger for USB devices that have a rechargeable function.

Connect the USB device to the (USB) port.

The charging begins when the USB device is connected to the port. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your USB device.

(USB)

Transferring music from a disc

You can transfer music from a disc (CD-DA disc or MP3 disc) to a USB device as follows:

• CD SYNC transfer: Transfers all the

CD-DA tracks from the CD-DA disc.

• MP3 folder transfer: Transfers MP3

files in a specific folder from the MP3 disc.

• REC1 transfer: Transfers a currently

playing track or MP3 file from the disc.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears on the display.

Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

Load a disc you want to transfer.

Prepare for transfer.

Proceed to step 5 in case of CD SYNC transfer.

For MP3 folder transfer

To transfer MP3 files in a specific folder, press +/– repeatedly to select the folder you want. Then start playback and press  once. Make sure the elapsed playing time has stopped on the display.

For REC1 transfer

Press / to select the track or MP3 file you want to transfer, then start playback. To transfer an MP3 file in a specific folder, press +/– repeatedly to select the folder you want, then press / to select the MP3 file you want to transfer. Then start playback.

Press REC TO USB.

“READY” appears on the display.

Press .

The transfer starts, then “USB REC” appears on the display. Do not remove the USB device until the transfer is complete. When the transfer is complete, “COMPLETE” appears on the display and audio files in MP3 format will be created.

To stop transfer

Press .

Folder and file generation rules

When transferring to a USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created directly below “ROOT.” Folders and files are generated within this “MUSIC” folder according to the transfer method and source as follows:

CD SYNC transfer

Source Folder

name

CD-DA

“CDDA001”* “TRACK001”*

File name

REC1 transfer

Source Folder

File name

name

MP3

“MP3_REC1”

Same as the source

CD-DA

* Folder and file numbers are assigned

serially thereafter.

Notes

• CD-TEXT information is not transferred in the created MP3 files. This system does not support the CD-TEXT standard.

• The transfer stops automatically if:

— the USB device runs out of space during

transfer.

— the number of audio files and folders

on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize.

• If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name, a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file.

• Do not use buttons on the remote control or unit during transfer to prevent transfer from stopping.

Note on copyright-protected content

The transferred music is limited to private use only. Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders.

“CD_REC1” “TRACK001”*

USB Device

MP3 folder transfer

Source Folder

File name

name

MP3 Same as the source

Playing a file

The following audio file formats are supported:

—MP3: file extension “.mp3” —WMA: file extension “.wma”

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “USB” appears on the display.

Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

Press  to start playback.

Press VOL +/– to adjust the volume.

Other operations

To Do this

Pause playback

Stop playback

Select a folder

Select a file Press /. Find a point

in a file

Select Repeat Play

Change the play mode

Press . To resume play, press .

Press . To resume play, press  cancel resume play, press  twice.

Press repeatedly.

Hold down / during playback, and release the button at the desired point.

Press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “REP ONE FLDR3),” “REP ALL4)” or “REP OFF5)” appears on the display.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped. You can select normal play (“FLDR” for all files in the folder on the USB device), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “FLDRSHUF” for folder shuffle), or program play (“PROGRAM”).

+/–

. To

,” “REP

When playing a VBR MP3/WMA file, the

system may resume playback from a different point.

“REP ONE”: Repeats the current file.

“REP FLDR”: Repeats the current folder.

“REP ALL”: Repeats all files on a USB

device.

“REP OFF”: Turns off Repeat Play.

Notes

• This system cannot play audio files on the USB device in the following cases;

— when the total number of audio files on

a USB device exceeds 999.

— when the number of folders on a USB

device exceeds 256 (including the “ROOT” folder and empty folders).

These numbers may vary depending on the file and folder structure. Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files.

• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only.

• Files and folders are displayed in the order of their creation on the USB device.

• Folders that have no audio files are skipped.

• Note that even when file name has the correct file extension, if the actual file differs, the system may produce noise or may malfunction.

To erase audio files or folders from the USB device

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “USB” appears on the display.

Connect the USB device to the (USB) port.

Press / or +/– repeatedly to select the audio file or folder you want to erase, then start playback.

Press OPTIONS.

Press / repeatedly to select “ERASE,” then press

Press / to select “FOLDER” or “FILE,” then press

“ERASE??” flashes on the display.

Press .

When erasing is complete, “COMPLETE” appears on the display.

Creating your own program (Program Play)

Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “USB” appears on the display.

Select the play mode.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” appears on the display while the player is stopped.

Select the desired file number.

Press / repeatedly until the desired file number appears on the display.

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (33 feet).

Supported BLUETOOTH version, profiles and codecs

For details, see “BLUETOOTH section” (page41).

Selected file number

When programming MP3/WMA files in a specific folder, press +/– repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select the desired file.

Program the selected file.

Press to enter the selected file.

Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional files, up to a total of 64 files.

To play your program of files, press .

The program is cleared when you perform one of the following operations:

— changing the function. — turning off the system. — disconnecting the AC power

cord.

To play the same program again, press .

To cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE.

To delete the last step from the program list

Press CLEAR when playback is stopped.

About the BLUETOOTH indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit lights up or flashes in blue to show the BLUETOOTH status.

System status Indicator status

BLUETOOTH standby

BLUETOOTH pairing

BLUETOOTH connection is established

Flashes slowly

Flashes quickly

Lights up

BLUETOOTH

Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with each other beforehand. Once a pairing operation is performed, it does not need to be performed again. If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone, the manual pairing procedure is not necessary. (See “One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC” (page23).)

Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1meter (3 feet) from the system.

Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select the BLUETOOTH function.

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Hints

• When there is no pairing information on the system (for example, when you use the BLUETOOTH function for the first time after purchase), “PAIRING” flashes on the display and the system enters the pairing mode automatically. In this case, proceed to step 4.

• If the BLUETOOTH connection is established, terminate the BLUETOOTH connection (page23).

Hold down BLUETOOTH on the unit for more than 3seconds.

“PAIRING” flashes on the display.

Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device.

Select “MHC-V11” on the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

Note

If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000.” “Passkey” may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number,” or “Password.”

Perform the BLUETOOTH connection on the BLUETOOTH device.

When pairing is completed and the BLUETOOTH connection is established, “BT AUDIO” appears on the display. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, connection may start automatically after pairing is completed.

Notes

• You can pair up to 8 BLUETOOTH devices. If the 9th BLUETOOTH device is paired, the oldest paired device will be deleted.

• If you want to pair with another BLUETOOTH device, repeat steps 1 to 6.

To cancel the pairing operation

Press BLUETOOTH on the unit.

Erasing all the pairing registration information

To erase all the pairing registration information, the system should be reset to the factory default settings. See “Resetting the system” (page37).

Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device by connecting the system and the BLUETOOTH device using AVRCP. Check the following before playing music:

—The BLUETOOTH function of the

BLUETOOTH device is turned on.

—Pairing has been completed

(page22).

Once the system and the BLUETOOTH device are connected, you can control playback by pressing , , , and /.

Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select the BLUETOOTH function.

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Establish connection with the BLUETOOTH device.

The last connected BLUETOOTH device will be connected automatically. Perform the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device if the device is not connected.

To terminate the BLUETOOTH connection

Press OPTIONS.

Press / repeatedly to select “DISCONNECT,” then press

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH connection may be terminated automatically when you stop playback.

One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. When you touch the system with an NFC-compatible smartphone, the system automatically:

—turns on in the BLUETOOTH function. —completes the pairing and

BLUETOOTH connection.

Compatible smartphones

Smartphones with a built-in NFC function (OS: Android™ 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x)

BLUETOOTH

Press  to start playback.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH device,

— you may need to press  twice. — you may need to start playing an

audio source on the BLUETOOTH device.

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the system using VOL +/–.

Note

If you try to connect another BLUETOOTH device to the system, the currently connected BLUETOOTH device will be disconnected.

Notes

• The system can only recognize and connect to one NFC-compatible smartphone at a time. If you try to connect another NFC-compatible smartphone to the system, the currently connected NFC-compatible smartphone will be disconnected.

• Depending on your NFC-compatible smartphone, you may need to turn on the smartphone’s NFC function in advance. For details, refer to the operating instructions for the smartphone.

Touch the mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, to the N-Mark on the unit until the mobile device vibrates.

Complete the connection by following the instructions displayed on the smartphone. When the BLUETOOTH connection is established, the BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit stops flashing and remains lit. “BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Start playback of an audio source on the smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device.

Hint

If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail, perform the following.

— Remove the case from the smartphone

if using a commercially available smartphone case.

— Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on

the unit again.

To terminate the BLUETOOTH connection

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on the unit again.

Playing back with high quality sound codec (AAC/LDAC™)

This system can receive data in the AAC or LDAC codec format from a BLUETOOTH device. It provides a playback with higher sound quality.

The default setting of this system is “AUTO.” To apply the changes of the setting, you need to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection (page23), and then perform the BLUETOOTH connection again.

Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select the BLUETOOTH function.

“BT AUDIO” appears on the display.

Press OPTIONS.

Press / repeatedly to select “BT:CODEC,” then press

Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press

• AUTO: The system detects the codec used on the source device and automatically selects the optimal codec from “SBC,” “AAC*” or “LDAC*.”

• SBC: “SBC” is always applied regardless of the codec used on the source device.

* Available only when the codec is

supported by your BLUETOOTH device.

Note

You can enjoy higher sound quality when the source device is compatible with AAC/LDAC and this function is set to “AUTO.” However, the sound may be interrupted depending on the conditions of the BLUETOOTH communication. If this happens, set the function to “SBC.”

LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony, that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies, such as SBC, it operates without any down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content1). It also allows approximately three times more data2) than the other technologies, for transmitting over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented sound quality using efficient coding and optimized data bundling.

Excluding DSD format contents.

In comparison with SBC (Sub Band

Codec), when the bit rate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) is selected.

Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode

The BLUETOOTH standby mode enables the system to turn on automatically when you establish the BLUETOOTH connection with a BLUETOOTH device.

Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal

You can connect to the system from a paired BLUETOOTH device in all functions when the system’s BLUETOOTH signal is set to on. The BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by default.

Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation.

Hold down  and TUNING– for about 5 seconds.

“BT ON” or “BT OFF” appears on the display.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations when you turn off the BLUETOOTH signal:

— Pairing and/or connecting with

BLUETOOTH device — Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs — Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode — Using “SongPal” via BLUETOOTH

BLUETOOTH

Press OPTIONS.

Press / repeatedly to select “BT:STBY,” then press

Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press

• ON: The system turns on automatically even when the system is in standby mode.

• OFF: Turns off this function.

Hint

Disable the BLUETOOTH standby mode to reduce the power consumption in standby mode (eco mode).

Using “SongPal” via BLUETOOTH

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

About App

You can control the system using the free App “SongPal,” which is available on both Google Play and the App Store. Search for “SongPal” or scan the two-dimensional code below, then download the App to find out more about the convenient features.

Notes

• If the “SongPal” application does not work properly, terminate the BLUETOOTH connection (page23), then perform the BLUETOOTH connection again so that the BLUETOOTH connection functions normally.

• What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the connected device.

• The specification and design of the application may change without notice.

To Do this

Adjust the volume

Generate a more dynamic sound

Set the sound effect

Press VOL +/–.

Press MEGA BASS repeatedly until “BASS ON” appears on the display.

Press EQ repeatedly until desired sound effect is displayed.

Creating a party atmosphere (DJ EFFECT)

DJ EFFECT cannot be used while a microphone is connected to the unit. If a microphone is connected, remove it before using DJ EFFECT. Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation.

Press the following button to select the effect type.

• FLANGER: Creates a deep flanging effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane.

• ISOLATOR: Isolates a specific frequency band by adjusting the other frequency bands. This is useful when you want to focus on the vocals.

Turn the VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob to adjust the effect level.

To turn off the effect

Press DJ OFF.

Notes

• The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off when you:

— turn off the system. — activate or deactivate the Party Chain

function.

— connect a microphone to the MIC 1 or

MIC 2 jack on the unit.

• The DJ EFFECT does not affect the transferred audio files. Transferred audio files will be generated without the DJ EFFECT even if you have activated it.

• You cannot use VOLUME/DJ CONTROL on the unit to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated. Press VOL +/– on the remote control to adjust the volume.

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Using the Party Chain function

You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain to create a more interesting party environment and to produce higher sound output. An activated system in the chain will be the “Party Host” and share the music. Other systems will become “Party Guests” and play the same music as that being played by the “Party Host.”

Setting up the Party Chain

Set up a Party Chain by connecting all the systems using audio cords (not supplied). Before connecting cords, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord.

 If all the systems are equipped with the Party Chain function

Example: When connecting using this system as the first system

Continue the connection until the last

Last system

system.

Second system

• The last system must be connected to the first system.

• Any system can become a Party Host.

• You can change the Party Host to another system in the chain. For details, see “To select a new Party Host” (page30).

• Make sure the function other than the Audio In function is selected. When the Audio In function is selected, the Party Chain function cannot be activated.

First system

 If one of the systems is not equipped with the Party Chain function

Example: When connecting using this system as the first system

Continue the connection until the last system.

Last system*

Second system

* Connect the system which is not equipped with the Party Chain function at the last system.

Be sure to select the Audio In function on this last system.

First system

• The last system is not connected to the first system.

• You must select the first system as Party Host so that all systems are playing the same music when Party Chain function is activated.

Other Operations

Enjoying the Party Chain

Plug in the AC power cord and turn on all the systems.

Adjust the volume on each system.

Activate the Party Chain function on the system to be used as the Party Host.

Example: When using this system as the Party Host

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select the function you want.

When you connect using  (page28), do not select the Audio In function. If you select this function, the Party Chain function cannot be activated.

Start playback, then hold down

MEGA BASS on the unit until “PARTY CHAIN HOST” appears on the display.

The Party Host starts the Party Chain, and other systems become Party Guests automatically. All systems play the same music as that being played by the Party Host.

Notes

• Depending on the total unit of systems you have connected, Party Guests may take some time to start playing the music.

• Changing the volume level and sound effect on the Party Host will not affect the output on the Party Guests.

• When you use the microphone on Party Host, the sound will not be output from Party Guests.

• When one of the systems in the chain is performing USB transfer, wait for the system to complete or stop the transfer before you activate the Party Chain function.

• For detailed operation on other systems, refer to the operating instructions of the systems.

To select a new Party Host

Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party Chain” on the system to be used as a new Party Host. The current Party Host becomes Party Guest automatically. All systems play the same music as that being played by the new Party Host.

Notes

• You can select another system as the new Party Host only after the Party Chain function of all the systems in the chain has been activated.

• If the selected system does not become a new Party Host after a few seconds, repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party Chain.”

To deactivate the Party Chain

When using this system as the Party Host, hold down MEGA BASS on the unit. When using another system as the Party Host, press PARTY CHAIN on the Party Host.

Note

If the Party Chain function is not deactivated after a few seconds, perform the above operation on the Party Host again.

Singing along: Karaoke

Preparing for Karaoke

Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to reduce the microphone volume level.

Microphone volume range

Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack on the unit.

Connect another optional microphone if you want to sing in duet.

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